Farm Woodland Payments (FWP)These are compensation payments for agricultural income forgone when creating new woodlands on agricultural land.

Summary of Grant Payment:

Grant

Broadleaf Rate

(per hectare)

Conifer Rate

(per hectare)

New woodland delivering key priorities

£4,800

(£2,800 WCG + £2,000 AC)

£4,200

(£2,200 WCG + £2,000 AC)

New woodland delivering other priorities

£3,800

(£2,800 WCG + £1,000 AC)

£3,200

(£2,200 WCG + £1,000 AC)

New woodlands meeting UKFS and delivering public benefits

£2,800 WCG

£2,200 WCG

Special broadleaf rate

Supporting low density planting where that meets objectives*

£1700 WCG

N/A

* provided the total grant contribution does not exceed 80% of the cost.

Eligibility and how to apply

This grant is now closed to new applications.

Every application must include and be eligible for the Woodland Creation Grant element. The application may also qualify for Additional Contributions and Farm Woodland Payments depending on whether the land, land use or ownership meets the relevant criteria.

You can apply online using our webforms service or by printing and completing the application form below.

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